Thaxterogaster melleicarneus

Thaxterogaster melleicarneus is a species of fungus in the family Cortinariaceae.

Taxonomy
It was described as new to science in 2014 and classified as Cortinarius melleicarneus. It was placed in the subgenus Phlegmacium of the large mushroom genus ''Cortinarius. ''

In 2022 the species was transferred from Cortinarius and reclassified as Thaxterogaster melleicarneus based on genomic data.

Etymology
The specific epithet melleicarneus refers to the honey colored cap.

Habitat and distribution
Found in Estonia and Norway, where it grows on the ground in association with thermophilous deciduous trees.